modicum
noun | /modicum/
Advanced WordsEASY
a small or limited quantity of something, especially something desirable
modicum
noun | /modicum/
Advanced WordsEASYa small or limited quantity of something, especially something desirable
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Synonyms
iotabitfragmentpinchsmall amount
Antonyms
lotabundanceentiretywhole
Examples
"A modicum of patience would have improved the outcome."
"He contributed a modicum of effort, but it wasn't enough."
Mnemonic Trick
MODICUM → MODE + CUM (small): think modest sum — a tiny amount.
Etymology
From Latin modicus “moderate, small.”
Used for a small or modest quantity.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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